Champion (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2002, Champion is an action, drama and documentary film directed by Kwak Kyung-taek, running about 115 minutes. “The heart of a Warrior. The Fight of his Life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This biopic tells the true story of Korean boxer Kim Deuk-gu. Born into poverty, Kim used boxing to free himself from his bleak surroundings, eventually becoming the world's top lightweight. Tragically, Kim's life was cut short when he died from a blood clot in his brain during a championship fight with Ray Boom Boom Mancini.
Who’s in it. Champion stars Yu Oh-seong as Kim Deuk-gu, Chae Min-seo as Lee Kyeong-mi, Yun Seung-Won as Kim Hyeon-ji and Jung Doo-hong as Lee Sang-bok, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Champion has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Champion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Champion tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Champion (2002)?
- In US, Champion is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Champion worth watching?
- Champion holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Champion?
- Champion stars Yu Oh-seong, Chae Min-seo, Yun Seung-Won, Jung Doo-hong and Kim Hyun-sook.
- When was Champion released?
- Champion was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.